Trail of the Ancients

This byway wanders remote parts of Utah, Arizona, and Colorado, connecting some of the nation’s richest archaeological sites. In Colorado, it follows U.S. Highway 491 from Pleasant View to Cortez, where it joins U.S. 160 heading south past the Ute Mountain Reservation and west to Four Corners Monument. Back country spurs access sites off the main highway.

This byway is designated in four states so plan for at least five days to explore this region. High points are listed below: